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Motivation to learn a L2 is very different from the motivation to learn any other school subject. This is because an L2 is not only a communication code, but also a representative of the L2 culture where it is spoken.

As a consequence, L2 motivation will always have a strong Sociocultural component.

Researchers both in educational psychology and the L2 field have observed that various learners approach learning in a significantly different manner, and the concept of ‘Learning Styles’ has been used to refer to these differences.

Indeed, we learn in different ways and what suits one learner may be inadequate for another.

The results indicated that it is not merely a high degree of language aptitude and motivation that caused some learners to excel, but also the students’ own active and creative participation in the learning process through the application of individualized learner strategies.

3. ‘Communication strategies’strategies used to convey a message that is both meaningful and informative for the listener or reader, for example, when we want to explain technical information for which we do not have the specialized vocabulary.

4. Cover strategies’strategies for creating an appearance of language ability so as not to look unprepared, foolish or even stupid, for example, using a memorized and partially understood phrase in a classroom drill in order to keep the action going, or laughing at a joke that you did not understand at all..

1. Cognitive Strategies: encompass the language learning strategies of identification, grouping, retention and storage of language material, as well as the language use strategies of retrieval, rehearsal and comprehension or production of words, phrases and other elements of the L2.

3. Affective Strategies: serve to regulate emotions, motivation and attitudes (for example, strategies for reduction of anxiety and for self-encouragement).

4. Social Strategies: Include the actions which learners choose to take in order to interact with other learners and with native speakers, e.g. asking questions to clarify social roles & relation ships.